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Lettuce was first cultivated in ancient Egypt as early as 2680 BC, and was selectively bred by the Egyptians into a plant grown for its edible leaves. Lettuce was considered a sacred plant of the reproduction god Min, and it was carried during his festivals and placed near his images. The plant was thought to help the god "perform the sexual act untiringly." Its use in religious ceremonies resulted in the creation of many images in tombs and wall paintings. The cultivated variety appears to have been about 30 inches tall and resembled a large version of the modern romaine lettuce. These upright lettuces were developed by the Egyptians and passed to the Greeks, who in turn shared them with the Romans. Around 50 AD, Roman agriculturalist Columella described several lettuce varieties - some of which may have been ancestors of today's lettuces.
Lettuce appears in many medieval writings, especially as a medicinal herb. Hildegard of Bingen mentioned it in her writings on medicinal herbs between 1098 and 1179, and many early herbals also describe its uses. In 1586, Joachim Camerarius provided descriptions of the three basic modern lettuces - head lettuce, loose-leaf lettuce and romaine or cos lettuce. Lettuce was first brought to the Americas from Europe by Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century. Between the late 16th century and the early 18th century, many varieties were developed in Europe, particularly in Holland. Books published in the mid-18th and early 19th centuries describe several varieties found in gardens today.
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When we found our small turtle he was covered with mud he is about the size of a dollar but he will not eat anything how do i get him to eat help?
Well, first you have to get him comfortable. Try to find out what he likes. Turtles like lettuce. Try that. Yes, lettuce is good, but not iceberg lettuce. try carrots, celery, lettuce, broccoli, or cauliflowerl.
What is the origin of the phrase rollo rosso for a lettuce?
A species of lettuce found growing first in the area of Andora, province of Savona, region of Liguria. Specifically the village of Rollo. A leafy red tipped Vulcan lettuce with mild flavor and soft texture.
What minerals are found in lettuce?
Lettuce is one of the best vegetable sources of silicon and iron, it also contains copper.
What are the Substances found in a dried lettuce?
apple pie
Do you have to wet the lettuce first before you give the lizard lettuce?
No unless you wanna wash it .
When was water lettuce first discovered?
Lettuce was first used by the Egyptians, but later on spread to the Greeks and Romans. By 50 ACE lettuce appeared often in medieval writings. In the 16th through 1 Lettuce was first used by the Egyptians, but later on spread to the Greeks and Romans. By 50 ACE lettuce appeared often in medieval writings. In the 16th through 18th century lettuce spread throughout Europe. Europe and North America originally dominated the market for lettuce, but by the late 1900s the lettuce had spread throughout the entire world. 8th century lettuce spread throughout Europe. Europe and North America originally dominated the market for lettuce, but by the late 1900s the lettuce had spread throughout the entire world.Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lettuce
What bacteria was recently found in some bagged lettuce?
Ecoli or salmonella
What major macromolecules are found in lettuce salad with ranch dressing?
lipid
Is it true that Taco Bell removed lettuce from their menu because of e coli?
When this question was first asked in 2010, there had been an outbreak of E coli in 2006 in which green onions were first implicated (and removed from the menu), then attention turned to the lettuce. They did not take lettuce off the menu, but the implicated lots of lettuce were recalled and Taco Bell switched lettuce suppliers.
Are there opiates in lettuce?
Opiates are found as a natural product in the opium poppy plant
Do lettuce rot in water?
Yes, lettuce rots in water. This is the first stage of the culturing of infusoria, a microorganism used frequently to feed fish fry.
Can turtles eat melon?
first reply- They will. Lettuce is one of their favorites also. second reply - iceberg lettuce is poisonous to them dont feed them that it has to be rocket lettuce or watercress or cress
